To establish a trust in Liechtenstein, one person - called a settlor - transfers his/her movable or immovable property to another called the trustee, who may take possession and use the properties. Those that are transferred are called trust assets and are held by the trustee for the benefit of other…
A foundation in Liechtensteinis an aggregate of assets that are contributed by an owner which forms a separate entity with its own legal personality. The assets belong to the foundation, but some rights over them are reserved by the owner. He/she may revoke the foundation or amend the conditions covering the…
There are several types of businesses that can be established in Liechtenstein. One option for investors is to open a private limited company without shares in Liechtenstein. This type of structure consists of two or more natural or juridical persons that come together for any legal objective. If you open a company…
Foreign enterprisers set up businesses in various industries in Liechtenstein. While some of them choose large investment sectors like the financial one, there are also citizens who prefer to start small businesses which enable them to work from home and have a few clients only. A large business implies the use of a limited…
Opening a company in Liechtenstein is subject to several requirements imposed by the Commercial Code. Some of these requirements refer to the ownership of a company in the Principality. The owners of a company are referred to as shareholders. Their number must be correlated to the type of company to be registered in Liechtenstein. Our company…
Liechtenstein is one of the most prolific investment centers in Europe, therefore the Government has enabled a tax system which reflects this attribute. In order to attract foreign investors, Liechtenstein has one of the lowest corporate taxes in Europe: 12,5%. However, this is not the only tax levied in Liechtenstein. If you want to open a company in Liechtenstein and need…
The tourism industry is very developed in Liechtenstein despite the country’s small size. Foreign enterprisers are usually interested in opening tourism agencies and hotels, however a growing number of investors set up hotels and restaurants in Liechtenstein in order to offer full services to their clientele. Apart from the outstanding services they will benefit from, Liechtenstein…
Liechtenstein is one of the most attractive countries in Europe because of its developed financial industry. Its economy relies on the import of most basic products, among which energy and chemical products used for manufacturing purposes. The Principality has a common customs union with Switzerland and it is also part of the European…
The concept of holding company is different in Liechtenstein than in other European countries. A Liechtenstein holding is considered a legal person which acts as an umbrella company for another company. Also, the holding company is deemed as a legal person with a registered office in Liechtenstein. The holding company is one of the most advantageous types of structures from a…
Liechtenstein is a well-known destination for entrepreneurs interested in setting up an investment fund that is compatible with other EU similar funds. This way, the founders of the investment fund in Liechtenstein will have access to the European market and will benefit from investor protection and confidentiality offered by the banking secrecy. Other advantages…
